About Woodinville's Ring Hill

The Ring Hill, Real Estate Area of Woodinville, Washington --- Full of Pleasant Surprises ---

We didn't even know we lived there until our voter pamphlet informed us that our newly purchased real estate was in the Ring Hill voting district of Woodinville Washington. As it turns out, Ring Hill is a very desirable area to live. One of our neighbors told us she had waited years for a property to come on the market.

We were fortunate when we found ourselves in a multiple offer situation the day our home-to-be came on the market. We eventually beat out a higher offer with a compelling letter to the seller. Now we couldn't be happier as we get to know our neighborhood.

Ring Hill is part of the highly respected Northshore School District, and a short commute to Microsoft, the closest major employer, although we do have Boeing employees and other businesses represented in our area as well.

When we went out today to explore a new recreation area we just read about, the Ring Hill Forest, we were pleasantly surprised to find a true nature preserve. No development, no picnic tables, no restrooms, just 300 acres of forest and trails.

We could tell how much the folks along the forest were getting into the spirit of the area by the tree house we spotted in someone's back yard adjoining the forest.

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Then there was another type of tree house, a bit more luxurious, further down the road, with a view out toward the forest. This log house is really a gorgeous contemporary home in disguise, complete with a gourmet kitchen, two master suites and a detached, breezeway connected 3 car garage. Somewhat typical of Ring Hill, there is a mix of conventional homes and private gated estates.

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The trail through the Ring Hill Forest was quite with no motor vehicles allowed. Ziggy was allowed as long as we kept him on a leash. Which, for the sake of the wildlife, is a good thing as Ziegfeld is a pretty ferocious creature when running free.

Ring Hill is a wonderful residential area, definitely part of an expansive natural setting, making it a special place to live in the greater Seattle area.

If you think you might need someone to write that winning offer letter, whether for a property on Ring Hill or elsewhere, give us a call and we'll assist you in buying that perfect home . . .

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We never grow tired of facing west around sunset to look for a warm glow in the sky here in Woodinville. A dramatic sunset seems to add an exclamation mark to the events of the day.

It is always fun to anticipate how brilliant the show might be as the clouds build up toward the coast and set up the reflecting dynamics. We always seem to pay attention to the dark wispy clouds that make a wonderful contrast to the brilliant light at the horizon.

Last night, when we took this picture, the air was a bit chilly outside as we sat on the front porch. But there was an unmistakable visual energy radiating our way that more than warmed our souls.

I don't ever want to be too busy to take the time to enjoy the beauty of nature, and hope you also will savor those special moments that are always out there somewhere waiting to bring joy your way.

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Have you ever felt like you needed to climb out on a limb?

You know, take advantage of an opportunity, while wondering if the risk is worth the chance you'll need to take.

The guys in these two pictures are engaged in one of the most dangerous occupations in this country. At the same time they maintain a great spirit that exemplifies an incredible strength and determination. Courage is a given.

These pictures, shot a few days ago, are of high climbers working on taking down a couple of trees in our backyard that were compromised and in danger of falling on our home during a future windstorm. Now, you wouldn't catch me up there these days where this guy is, even though I've done a little bit of this type of work many years ago. Those were the days of my reckless youth.

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I was in awe as this climber showed great abandon and courage taking off the limbs while working his way quickly up the tree. At this point the climber on top of the hemlock was already beginning the process of cutting and dropping the tree trunk above him down to the crew below.

It seems clear he is capable of extreme focus to get up, get down, and get the job done, without injury to himself or the crew on the ground. One of the guys confided in me that he was a laid off bricklayer and hadn't worked in a year at his union job, but needed to pay his bills and this work was a blessing, even at a reduced income level.

In our real estate work these days, we are faced with very difficult challenges day after day. In some respects, the mental courage and determination seems equivalent to what this young man up the tree faces all day long, every day.

We all need focused courage and determination to get the job done and move on to the next challenge without stopping to think about not being up to the work.

Be careful out there, but keep moving forward. Blessings to all of you as you face many challenges in the days ahead.

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Spring in Woodinville, WA

In an earlier post I indicated that spring was definitely beginning to make an appearance in Woodinville, WA. This was after believing that our weather prognosticator, Benny the Mountain Beaver knew more than that over-pampered, not quite so intelligent rodent named Phil, back east. Well, our plant of record, an azalea, began its blooming several days ago (as seen in the first picture), and now today it is in its glory, as seen in the second picture.

We can now announce, without any doubt, spring is here in Woodinville, WA and throughout the Northwest . . . come and enjoy . . .

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How Do They Do It?

We just got back from a walk, during which we met up with a neighbor grazing her horse by the side of the road. Her horse had been working that patch for a while. Not that the horse doesn't get all the high quality feed hay it could desire . . . just seems to have a hankering for the fresh green stuff.

So my question is, how does this powerful animal, a mass of muscle and protein structure, make it on a very simple vegetarian diet? I've heard that veggies actually offer the amino acids necessary for protein. And may even be easier to assimilate. As humans we insist on such a diverse diet, not necessarily to our best health.

Sometimes simple not only seems, but is, better.

There does seem to be a Green, Simplify trend that is catching on in housing these days, with smaller footprints, not only off the grid, but even adding juice to the grid.

Nina and I are definitely interested in several different alternative housing developments in our area. We'd be glad to discuss these with you, and help you find the right one for your lifestyle.

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